1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1977 Fiat 126
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1977 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1977 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 | 126 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1850 mm |